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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

Legislation 12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

Microsoft buys LinkedIn, heralding more tech firms moving into job marketplace

Global tech giant Microsoft is to buy professional networking site LinkedIn for $26.2bn (£18.3bn) – $196 per share – in a deal thought to be completed by the end of December.

CV-Library survey shows majority of recruiters concerned by Brexit

More than two-thirds of UK recruiters are concerned they will lose business if Britain chooses to leave the European Union.
IT/Telecoms 13 June 2016

Wonolo expands operations to Chicago

US-based on-demand staffing platform Wonolo has expanded its operations to Chicago.
IT/Telecoms 13 June 2016

reed.co.uk launches its Battle Cry ad campaign

Job site reed.co.uk has launched its summer advertising campaign with new ‘Battle Cry’ 30-sec commercials to promote the reed.co.uk job search app.

GCS Recruitment opens in New York

Technology, finance and engineering recruiter GCS Recruitment has opened a New York office.

Beautymatch revamps site with new look

Beauty industry careers site Beautymatch has relaunched its site with a new look.
IT/Telecoms 13 June 2016

Daisy Group launches talent programme for its graduates

IT services and telecoms provider Daisy Group has launched a talent development programme aimed to further enhance the careers of its graduates.
IT/Telecoms 13 June 2016

Antal International opens three more offices

International executive recruitment firm Antal International has opened three new offices in the UK, Portugal and France.

FCSA and Lawspeed at loggerheads over umbrella firm directors’ personal guarantees

Recruitment industry compliance consultancy Lawspeed and FCSA, the trade association for employment service providers, are at loggerheads about a clause in Lawspeed’s updated umbrella contract.
Legal 10 June 2016

TeamJobs takes on Way

Recruitment specialist TeamJobs has appointed Sarah Way as group financial controller.

Russam GMS hires Kay as associate director

Russam GMS, a provider of interim managers and executive search services, has appointed Cathy Kay as associate director, executive search.

Resource Solutions appoints Lachhar as head of people

Recruitment process outsourcing and managed service provider Resource Solutions has appointed Indy Lachhar as head of people.
HR 10 June 2016

RedLaw takes on Dempster in New York

Legal staffing specialist RedLaw has appointed US-trained lawyer Deborah Dempster as associate director for its new New York operation.
Executive search, Legal 10 June 2016

Randstad Japan’s Saruya appointed president of Careo Group

Randstad Japan’s president and chief operating officer Satoshi Saruya is to be appointed president of Careo Group following the recruitment giant’s acquisition of the Japanese technical recruiter.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 10 June 2016

Pedersen & Partners appoints Großmann in Germany

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Jan Großmann as client partner and head of its consumer products and retail team in Germany.

NonStop Recruitment moves forward with 19 hires

NonStop Recruitment, a Europe-wide staffing specialist in the pharma, medical devices, chemical, care, digital and technical markets, has hired 19 new employees for its Czech operations.
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